CPU
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Radeon HD 6630M
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GeForce GTS 160M
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 6630M is positioned at rank 81 and the GeForce GTS 160M is on rank 275, so the Radeon HD 6630M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6630M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 160M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6630M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 160M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6630M | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6630M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6630M and GeForce GTS 160M
Radeon HD 6630M
The Radeon HD 6630M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $180.
GeForce GTS 160M
The GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 679 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6630M scores 685 and the GeForce GTS 160M reaches 679 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6630M is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTS 160M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 384 (GeForce GTS 160M). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 160M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 685 | 679 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+163% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+900% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTS 160M) — the Radeon HD 6630M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6630M draws 186W versus the GeForce GTS 160M's 45W — a 122.1% difference. The GeForce GTS 160M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 160M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 45W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 15.1+308% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 160M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Cayman | GK107 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #598 | #828 |
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